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From Minnesota Public Radio News, Movie Maven Stephanie Curtis and arts reporter Euan Kerr share a cube wall, and a passion for movies. Each week, they take a break from their day jobs to talk movies.en-usCopyright 2017 American Public Media60Minnesota Public RadioFrom Minnesota Public Radio News, Movie Maven Stephanie Curtis and arts reporter Euan Kerr share a cube wall, and a passion for movies. Each week, they take a break from their day jobs to talk movies.Nohttp://feeds.publicradio.org/public_feeds/cube-critics/itunes/rssMinnesota Public Radio Newsmail@mpr.orgCube Critics vote for great political thrillersIf you want thrills, chills, and sometimes outright terror, there's nothing like a good political thriller. MPR Cube Critics Stephanie Curtis and Euan Kerr talk about some of their favorites.Minnesota Public RadioMon, 16 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0500/minnesota/podcasts/cube_critics/2017/10/20171016cubepodcast_pol_thrillers_20171016_64.mp300:18:11Cube Critics on "Marshall" and "Mark Felt"MPR Cube Critics Stephanie Curtis and Euan Kerr see two different approaches on portraying recent history.Minnesota Public RadioThu, 12 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0500/minnesota/podcasts/cube_critics/2017/10/20171013_cubecriticspod_marshall_felt_20171012_64.mp300:04:09Cybe Critics Film School talks 1941In the latest edition of Cube Critics Film School MPR Cube Critics Stephanie Curtis and Euan Kerr talk about fine films from 1941 to watch at homeMinnesota Public RadioMon, 09 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0500/minnesota/podcasts/cube_critics/2017/10/20171009cubecriticspodcast_1941_20171009_64.mp300:16:00Cube Critics talk "Bladerunner 2049" and "Lucky"A sequel to a classic, which Cube Critic Stephanie Curtis argues wasn't really needed, as fellow Cubester Euan Kerr welcomes a raw final leading performance from Harry Dean Stanton.Minnesota Public RadioThu, 05 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0500/minnesota/podcasts/cube_critics/2017/10/20171006_cubecast_bladerunner_lucky_20171005_64.mp300:03:59Cube Critics Steal after heist moviesThere is a particular satisfaction provided by a good heist movie. They appeal to the devious natures of MPR Cube Critics Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis. Here they present a few of their favorites to watch at home.Minnesota Public RadioMon, 02 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0500/minnesota/podcasts/cube_critics/2017/10/20171002cubepod_heist_repeat_20171002_64.mp300:13:39Cube Critics Battle Sexes, see Cruise, and spend "A year by the sea."A lot of big names in theaters this week with Stone as Billie Jean King, Carell as Bobby Riggs, Cruise as Barry Seal, and Karen Allen in "Year by the Sea." MPR Cube Critics Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis discuss which to see.Minnesota Public RadioFri, 29 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0500/minnesota/podcasts/cube_critics/2017/09/20170929cubepod_sexes_amermade_yearbysea_20170929_64.mp300:04:03Cube Critics Celebrate Harry Dean StantonWith the recent death of Harry Dean Stanton at age 91, MPR Cube Critics Stephanie Curtis and Euan Kerr discuss what made him so distinctive as a character actor, and talk about films you can stream at home to appreciate his genius.Minnesota Public RadioMon, 25 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0500/minnesota/podcasts/cube_critics/2017/09/20170925cubecriticspod_stanton_20170925_64.mp300:15:07Cube Critics Follow "Kingsmen" into the Golden Circle, and see "Two Trains Running"It's the sequel Stephanie Curtis has awaited for months - the Kingsmen are back. And Euan Kerr learns the history behind a horrible coincidence from 1964.Minnesota Public RadioThu, 21 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0500/minnesota/podcasts/cube_critics/2017/09/20170922cubecritics_kingsmen2_2trains_20170921_64.mp300:04:07Cube Critics rummage through 1958Cube Critics Film School continues with Stephanie Curtis and Euan Kerr going back to 1958. As they discuss great movies from that year to watch at home, they also examine some of the films that represent the cultural climate of the time such as the "Carry On" series which launched that year.Minnesota Public RadioMon, 18 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0500/minnesota/podcasts/cube_critics/2017/09/20170918cubecriticspod_1958_20170918_64.mp300:15:21Cube Critics Consider "mother!" and "American Assassin"Tracy Mumford steps into the cube, and seems to regret it having seen the new Darren Aronofsky psychological drama. Euan Kerr also welcomes the screen debut of no-holds-barred character Mitch Rapp.Minnesota Public RadioFri, 15 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0500/minnesota/podcasts/cube_critics/2017/09/20170915cubecritics_mother_ameriassassin_20170915_64.mp300:04:07Cube Critics seek wholesome moviesIt may have been a reaction to seeing "It." Or maybe because so many people told Cube Critic Stephanie Curtis how much they loved "A Man Called Ove." Whatever, she decided she and Euan Kerr should seek out wholesome movies to recommend that people watch at home. That's when Euan realized how few wholesome movies he has ever watched.....Minnesota Public RadioMon, 11 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0500/minnesota/podcasts/cube_critics/2017/09/20170911cubecriticspodcast_wholesome_20170911_64.mp300:12:23Cube Critics Discuss "It" and "Neither Wolf Nor Dog"Both Cube Critics Stephanie Curtis and Euan Kerr blanched a little at the trailer for the movie adaptation of Stephen King's clown horror tale "It." But Stephanie went. And Euan notes the success of "Neither Wolf Nor Dog."Minnesota Public RadioFri, 08 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0500/minnesota/podcasts/cube_critics/2017/09/20170908cubecriticspodcast_20170908_64.mp300:04:08Cube Critics Put their best foot forward (or down)Who doesn't love a good chase movie? MPR Cube Critics Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis certainly do. In this encore podcast they suggest great chase movies to watch at home. Start your engines!Minnesota Public RadioMon, 04 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0500/minnesota/podcasts/cube_critics/2017/09/20170904_20170904_64.mp300:11:40Cube Critics say "I do... until I don't" and "Patti Cake$!"The long Labor Day weekend is upon us and Cube Critics Stephanie Curtis and Euan Kerr are here to help you decide whether you should see "I do... until I don't" and/or "Patti Cake$"Minnesota Public RadioThu, 31 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500/minnesota/podcasts/cube_critics/2017/08/20170901cubecriticspodcast_20170831_64.mp300:04:08Cube Critics Film School settles on 1973After some initial confusion MPR Cube Critics Stephanie Curtis and Euan Kerr discuss movies from 1973.Minnesota Public RadioMon, 28 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500/minnesota/podcasts/cube_critics/2017/08/20170828cubecriticspodcast_20170828_64.mp300:14:10Cube Critics Watch "The Trip to Spain" and "Columbus"The end-of-summer cinematic slowdown is in effect as "The Trip to Spain" and "Columbus" arrive in theaters. MPR Cube Critics Stephanie Curtis and Euan Kerr weigh in.Minnesota Public RadioFri, 25 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500/minnesota/podcasts/cube_critics/2017/08/20170825cubecriticspodcast_20170825_64.mp300:03:43Cube Critics want to scare youSometimes a good movie fright can just get your juices flowing. In this encore presentation Cube Critics Stephanie Curtis and Euan Kerr talk scary movies to watch at home.Minnesota Public RadioMon, 21 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500/minnesota/podcasts/cube_critics/2017/08/20170821cubecriticspodcast_20170821_64.mp300:15:46Cube Critics talk "Logan Lucky" and "Whose Streets?"Steven Soderbergh said he'd left film for TV. So how's "Logan Lucky" the movie he's just made? And how about "Whose Streets?" Cube Critics Stephanie Curtis and Euan Kerr discussMinnesota Public RadioThu, 17 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500/minnesota/podcasts/cube_critics/2017/08/20170818cubecriticspodcast_20170817_64.mp300:04:17Cube Critics consider movies made from memoirsAs "The Glass Castle" opens in theaters Cube Critics Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis look back at other favorite memoir-based films worth watching at home.Minnesota Public RadioMon, 14 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500/minnesota/podcasts/cube_critics/2017/08/20170814cubecriticspodcast_20170814_64.mp300:14:36Cube Critics see "The Glass Castle," "Wind River," and "Step"A deluge of film at the cineplexes this week: some pleasing to Cube Critics Stephanie Curtis and Euan Kerr. Others not so much.Minnesota Public RadioThu, 10 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500/minnesota/podcasts/cube_critics/2017/08/20170811cubecriticspodcast_20170810_64.mp300:04:19Cube Critics Film School looks at 2000Stephanie Curtis and Euan Kerr continue with their quest looking back at the best movies of the past to watch at home. Cube Critics Film School now hits the rich cinematic vein of the year 2000.Minnesota Public RadioMon, 07 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500/minnesota/podcasts/cube_critics/2017/08/20170807cubecriticspodcast_20170807_64.mp300:15:03Cube Critics Talk "Detroit" and "An Inconvenient Sequel"Kathryn Bigelow is back - as is Al Gore. She has "Detroit," a searing retelling of a brutal incident during the 1967 Detroit riots. He's following up his "Inconvenient Truth" with "An Inconvenient Sequel." MPR Cube Critics Stephanie Curtis and Euan Kerr talk them through - along with a special guest.Minnesota Public RadioThu, 03 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500/minnesota/podcasts/cube_critics/2017/08/20170804_cubecriticspodcast_20170803_64.mp300:04:01Cube Critics Watch for spiesWhy do we love spy movies so much? MPR Cube Critics Stephanie Curtis and Euan Kerr have theories - and also suggestions for great spy movies and TV shows to check out at home.Minnesota Public RadioMon, 31 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500/minnesota/podcasts/cube_critics/2017/07/20170731cubecriticspodcast_20170731_64.mp300:15:07Cube Critics consider "Atomic Blonde" and othersIs "Atomic Blonde" everything that is right - or wrong - with Hollywood? Cube Critics Stephanie Curtis and Euan Kerr discuss the delights of shallowness in a movie, the move on to "Lady Macbeth" and "Landline."Minnesota Public RadioThu, 27 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500/minnesota/podcasts/cube_critics/2017/07/20170728cubecriticspodcast_20170727_64.mp300:04:27Cube Critics Consider the films of 1990In Cube Critics Films School MPR's Stephanie Curtis and Euan Kerr have looked back at some of the best streamable movies of 1960, 70, and 80. Now they have hit 1990, and are wondering if this was such a great idea...Minnesota Public RadioMon, 24 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500/minnesota/podcasts/cube_critics/2017/07/20170724cubecriticspodcast_20170724_64.mp300:16:45Cube Critics consider "Dunkirk" and "Valerian and the City of 1,000 Planets"Christopher Nolan and Luc Besson blast into theaters this weekend with the WWII epic "Dunkirk" and the space opera "Valerian and the City of 1,000 Planets" respectively. While both feature explosions, their sensibilities are very different. Cube Critics Stephanie Curtis and Euan Kerr talk them through.Minnesota Public RadioThu, 20 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500/minnesota/podcasts/cube_critics/2017/07/20170721cubecriticspodcast_20170720_64.mp300:04:07Cube Critics Seek on-screen dystopiaDystopian movies have been favorites since the early days of cinema. MPR Cube Critic Euan Kerr thinks they make us feel better about the world in which we live. Stephanie Curtis is not so sure about that. They do agree that they love watching dystopian tales though, and have a few favorites for you to stream at home.Minnesota Public RadioMon, 17 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500/minnesota/podcasts/cube_critics/2017/07/20170717cubecriticspodcast_20170717_64.mp300:16:12Cube Critics Talk "War of the Planet of the Apes" and "MOKA"The Planet of the Apes reboot trilogy reaches completion this week with "The War of the Planet of the Apes." After MPR Cube Critics Stephanie Curtis and Euan Kerr pant hoot about that, they also discuss the French language thriller "MOKA."Minnesota Public RadioThu, 13 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500/minnesota/podcasts/cube_critics/2017/07/20170714cubecriticspodcast_20170713_64.mp300:04:14Cube Critics Talk "Spiderman" and "The Journey"A huge film and a tiny one caught the attentions of MPR Cube Critics Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis this week: "Spiderman Homecoming" and "The Journey." Both filled with interesting ideas, but, as they point out, execution is everything.Minnesota Public RadioThu, 06 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500/minnesota/podcasts/cube_critics/2017/07/20170707cubecriticspodcast_20170706_64.mp300:04:10Cube Critics Consider 1950As Cube Critics Stephanie Curtis and Euan Kerr continue Cube Critics Film School, looking at great films worth streaming at home, they turn to 1950. It was a year filled with strange stories of courage, honor, salacious behavior, and a story of a wooden horse.Minnesota Public RadioMon, 03 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500/minnesota/podcasts/cube_critics/2017/07/20170702cubecriticspodcast_20170703_64.mp300:14:00